Art Of Consulting Podcast

In this episode, Cat and Andy talk about the essence of knowing what truly fulfills you. You will understand the difference between the Science of Achievement and the Art of Fulfillment and learn things that you can do to help you figure out what it is that makes your soul sing. Hit the play button now and join this insightful conversation! Quotes: “The Art Of Fulfillment Is Different For Everyone… But It's Important To Have To Understand What Your Definition Of The Art Of Fulfillment Is.” “It's Important Not To Measure Your Own Fulfillment, Or Define Your Own Fulfillment Based On Somebody Else's Spectrum Or What We're Supposed To Find Attractive.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27)  If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:18) The Science Of Achievement Vs. The Art Of Fulfillment (05:51) Making Sure To Know What Fulfills You Vs. What You Want To Achieve (10:45) Respecting That It’s Going To Be Differen

In this episode, Andy sheds light on a perspective that will propel us to take on the work needed to get the things that we want for our career and our life. Know that the goals worth achieving require hard work and effort, nevertheless, they are worth doing! Listen in and learn helpful tips as you take the steps in reaching that dream. Quotes: “The Idea That Things Are Just Going To Be Easy, And Things Are Not Going To Take Effort, And They're Not Going To Be Hard, And We're Not Going To Hit Obstacles, And We're Not Going To Have Problems Is Not Accurate.” “You Want Them To Be Difficult Because That's Called Earning Things.” “The Stuff That Takes That Effort Is Worth Doing, It’s The Stuff That's Rewarding.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27)  If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) You want things to be hard (02:50) The fact that hings are hard   (03:10) Finding advice and help but know that thing

In this episode, Andy shares the lessons that playing golf taught him. You will learn about the essence of having an approach to life and what to do when misfortunes happen.  Tune in now and enhance your soft skills as you find that approach that works for you! Quotes: “It Was About Teaching The Technical Steps, But Understanding Why Those Tactical Steps Were Necessary.” “It's Really Important To Understand That Misfortune Is Going To Happen.” “We Can't Eliminate Them [Misfortunes], All We Can Do Is Find That Approach That Works And Understand The Key Feedback Points Of That Approach.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27)  If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:29) The First Time I Played Golf (02:19) The Concept Of Having An Approach (03:35) Recognizing The Feedback When Results Are Not As Expected (04:21) Things That Almost Always Happened When Things Go Off Track  (05:26) Forcing The Result That You’

In this episode, Andy talks about a better question to ask yourself that will help you in your life and career journey now. It is great to take this time and reflect on the things that you need to keep, change, or improve.  So, listen in now and try out Andy’s suggestions and experience its benefits. Quotes: “I Realize Is That I Am Who I Am Today Because Of The Decisions That That 25-year-old Self.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27)  If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:29) Advising Your 25-year-old Self (02:01) Would Your 25-year-old Self Listen? (03:26) The Better Question (03:53) What Would Your 25-year-old Self Advise You? (05:27) The Path I Had To Take (05:58) You Can Travel To The Future (06:37) Asking Yourself Today   (07:19) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, we are going to learn how to catch negative self-judgment that we sometimes unintentionally do to ourselves. Andy is going to give tips that you can do once you find yourself in this situation and break free from the negative impact it brings to you, your relationships, and your career. Go ahead and tune in to this episode now! Quotes: “Seldom Do People Judge Us.” “Understand That There's Judgment In The Sense Of Trying To Get Ourselves Better, But Then That Negative Self-judgment Can Definitely Hold Us Back And Will Hold Us Back.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At Https://Theconsultingplaybook.Com/Values  (01:19) My Career Hit A Plateau Because Of Judgment  (04:07) There Was No “They” (06:34) Self-judgment And What You Can Do About It   (09:23) Negative Self-judgment Need To Be Stopped  (10:20) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Cat and Andy wrap up the year 2020 with inspiring thoughts as well as share tips you can easily do to effectively plan forward for what you want to achieve in the future as we welcome 2021. They talk about focus, health, and acts of kindness to start this next exciting season. So, come on, and let’s join Cat Lam and Andy Fry let’s wrap up 2020 and step into 2021 with hope, courage, and a good plan! Quotes: “We Still Have To Take The Reins, And Figure Out What We're Going To Be Like How We Want To Live Our Lives In The Next Few Moments In Time.” “We Have To Really Focus On The Things That We Can Control And Give Up On The Things That We Can't Control.” “Even Something As Small As Paying Attention To The Music That You Listen To, Or What You Bring Into Your Brain, Or What You Tell Yourself Is Going To Make A Huge Difference To Your Life.‘’ Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Wrap Up Of 2020 (00:51) Not Coming Out Of 2020 The Same (02:55) Figuring Out What We’re Going To Be (03:47) Foc

In this episode, Andy shares wise advice as we go through our career journey, remembering how it was when we were starting off and reaching the level that we are now on. It is good to learn how to function effectively in each level we go through as the consulting world turns. Learn these smart tips as you tune in to this episode now. Quotes: “Not Everybody In The Room Has The Same Level Of Experience That You Have.‘’ “Our Chronological Age Doesn't Always Show The Level Of Experience We Have In A Particular Topic.” “Look For Those Mentors, Gather As Much Information As You Possibly Can.” “Be More Patient With People Who Are Less Experienced, Help Them Out, You Know, Be A Good Guide, For Those Who Are Starting Their Careers” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Career Path Taken (01:26) Remembering How It Was  (02:26) Being Aware Of The Difference In The Level Of Experience (04:12) Acknowledging Others With More Experience (07:47) Look For Mentors And Learn As Much As You Possibly Can (08:52) Being Mor

In this episode, Andy gives us short but sweet advice on how to motivate and manage ourselves in reaching our productivity goals and target results. Click play and learn about it now! Quotes: “We Need People To Do Their Chores And Their Tasks Before Getting The Reward. Seems Simple Until We're Managing Ourselves.‘’ Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Coffee Is For Closers (01:07) Rewarding Ourselves During The Day (02:12) Parenting Ourselves (03:27) Think About How You Can Reward Yourself               (04:42) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Cat and Andy talk about a principle that is essential, especially as we end this year 2020 and prepare for the coming year 2021. There are great benefits that you will get as you aim to operate in a higher standard for yourself and your career, and that is why they also give out three practical steps you can immediately do to start leveling-up. Tune in now as Cat and Andy shares with you all these, and more! Quotes: “The Point Of The Matter Is, Is To Have High Expectations, Because... We Really Become Our Habits.” “What [You’re] Doing When No One Is Watching Is Very Much Indicative [Of] What Your Standard Is For Yourself.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Pygmalion Effect (04:28) The Importance Of Having Higher Expectations  (08:25) Actions Become Habits (10:15) What You’re Doing When No One Is Watching   (14:48) Finding Someone That Can Support And Provide Different Perspectives (15:55) Prepare The Day Before (17:57) Look At What’s Not Working (20:48) Implementing Checklists (24

In this episode, we are going to hear Andy talk about how some people will choose to skip Thanksgiving, and some are for valid reasons. Because of this, he wants to inspire us all as he talks about the Law of Gratitude and what it brings to our lives. So, hang in there, tune in to this episode now, and let us all keep on keeping on! Quotes: “We Start To Sometimes Dwell In The Misfortunes That Are Happening Or That We Feel Are Happening Around Us, And Understand That That Is The Most Important Time To Be Thankful For The Things You Have.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Skipping Thanksgiving This Year  (02:10) Really Looking At The Things That We Can Be Thankful For        (03:00) The Law Of Gratitude (04:32) Learning To Adjust Yourself (05:10) Take Some Time Every Day To Be Grateful (06:05) The Story Of The Pilgrims And Thanksgiving   (07:12) What you can do to get out of negativity and into gratitude   (09:13) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy shares an insight that will encourage us to think about the impact we can leave on people’s lives and how we can be remembered in the years to come. Listen in now and let’s be challenged to look a little deeper on how we can show up for others! Quotes: “I'm Just... Taken Aback At The Fact [Of ] How Much Impact We Can Have On Each Other With Just Little Acts Of Kindness, And To Understand That Those Little Acts Of Kindness, They Not Only Help Somebody Else Out, But They Help You Out. ” “Understand That Those Sorts Of Small Investments We Do In Each Other Can Make A Huge Impact.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) A Conversation With A Friend (03:49) How One Is Being Remembered By Someone (05:03) How Would You Like To Be Remembered In 20 Years? (05:57) Your Little Acts Of Kindness       (08:21) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers  

In this episode, Andy talks about the importance of having and developing many skills in achieving success. He also points out that there is no “one skill” that will take you to success. We need a set of effective skills that will help us go through the levels of success that we aspire to accomplish. Tune in now and learn the four things that every great consultant have and start to develop them in you!  Quotes: “Habits Are Far More Important Than Just Developing One Skill Towards Success. Understand That, You Know, People Who Are Successful, Have Developed Lots Of Skills.” “Intelligence Is Not The Thing That You're Born With. It's The Thing That You Really Develop.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) What’s The One Thing (02:26) Habits Are More Important    (03:07) The Four Things That Every Great Consultant Have  (05:43) Bringing In A Multitude Of Other Skills To Be Successful (07:12) Constantly Developing Your Foundational Skills Of Success (09:35) It’s A Lifelong Process       (11:20) Andy’s New Bo

In this episode, Kat and Andy start discussing how to identify signs that may lead you to an unproductive day and how to deal with it. The conversation then leads to an insightful topic of brain development and the important role it plays in your goal to achieve success in life. This an episode that you surely want to listen to and gain valuable perspectives that contribute to your success. Quotes: “I Think It's Supremely Important To Be Able To Know How To Get Clarity On What Is Going To Stop You From Accomplishing Whatever It Is At Hand.” “Just Try To Know Yourself And Where You Want To Go And How You Want To Improve.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Talking Ourselves Out Of Doing Tasks (02:27) Characteristics Of Productive Days And Not So Productive Days (05:47) Identifying The Patterns That Are Leading To Unproductivity (11:10) A Two-hour Rule (16:17) People Finding Success Later In Life (20:51) Taking Care Of Your Brain Development (22:42) Identify Your Pace And Path To Success         (24:22)

In this episode, Andy points out the importance of staying focused in achieving our goals and doing things that maximizes our productivity, but also the need to take some time for our selves to recharge. He emphasizes on how recharging sustains us in our journey of reaching our goals. Listen in now and use this time to just take a break and be encouraged! Quotes: “You've Been Focusing A Lot On What You Want To Achieve And I’m Encouraging You To Keep Focused On Those Goals. But One Thing I Do Want To Tell You Is That You Also Need To Take Some Time For Yourself.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Focusing On Your Goals But Also Taking Time For Yourself (01:59) Come Up With Creative Ways To Take Time For Yourself (04:25) The Little Things Do Matter    (05:28) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy talks about why we, sometimes, are not able to fulfill our commitments toward certain goals. He also shares quick steps you can do to help you get back on track in working on achieving your aspirations. Give yourself time to gain more wisdom and tune in to this episode now! Quotes: “If You Don't Want To Do It, Or You Just Didn't Feel Like It, Admit It, But Then Start To Put In Practice Around Stopping That. Come Up With A Better Purpose Around Why You're Striving For The Things That You're Striving For.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Reasons Why People Do Fulfill Their Commitment (03:09) Stop With The Excuses And Admit To The True Reason (04:15) Re-evaluating Your Goals  (05:23) Be Honest With Yourself And Go Back To The Purpose Of Your Commitment (06:26) Quick Review     (07:56) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, we have a special guest who will join Cat and share insights about the changes that happened during the pandemic.  Chad Griffiths has 15 plus years of experience as a commercial real estate broker and has completed over 500 transactions with clients from local companies to large institutional owners and he is committed to providing value-added services to landlords, tenants, and investors in the greater Edmonton market. Cat and Chad talk about how the global office landscape across all industries currently looks like and how it could look like in the future. They also touched on the retail and industrial real estate industries. You definitely want to listen to this conversation, so tune in now and gain insightful perspectives! Quotes: “I Think It's Great Having The Ability To Work From Home. And We Have So Much More Technology, Which Makes It A Lot Easier.” - Chad Griffiths “It Really Comes Down To How These Operators Are Approaching Their Business. And Are They Just Hoping That Things Change

In this episode, Andy encourages us that even though you are in an environment where you can’t seem to find a good role model, there are ways to put yourself in a position to learn and achieve greatness. Tune in now and find encouragement and helpful tips! Quotes: “We Can Use The Successes Of Other People That We Don't Know.” “Don't Downplay Your Drive Or Your Will.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Growing Up In An Environment With Less Displayed Success (02:11) Using The Success Of Other People You’ve Never Met As A Role Model (03:37) The Opportunities Don’t Discriminate (05:23) Education Is The Way Out  (06:41) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, we have Andy talk about clever ways on how to deal with envy. He tackles how envy, if not wisely dealt with, can hold us back from really reaching the goals and dreams that we have. He also points out the positive effects of having good role models in our lives. Listen in now and apply what you’ve learned, and you’ll surely see your path leading to success! Quotes: “If It's Something That We Want To Accomplish, Don't Downplay It.” “Have Very Clear Goals About What It Is That You Want To Achieve And Start Striving For Them. If You Haven't Reached Those Goals, It's Okay.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) How Envy Can Hold Us Back (01:13) Seeing People As An Example Of What Is Possible (04:41) Pick Your Role Model Wisely (05:45) Opening Ourselves To Receiving (06:43) Threats Come In Many Ways (07:26) The Importance Of Good Role Models        (09:17) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy shares from his experiences and gives us three approaches that he learned in business development and how to still feel good about things you do for your business or profession that does not directly and immediately reflect on your bill. Check out this episode now and learn about these approaches and more about developing your business! Quotes: “If There Was Work, You Bill.” “It's Important To Use Your Clients As A Reference. However, Your Clients Are Not Your Salesforce.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Effects Of Working A Lot (01:29) Being Caught In A Dopamine Trap (03:18) Your Clients Are Not Your Salesforce (04:42) Three Approaches In Business Development (06:15) Larger And Deeper Than Just Chasing Opportunities (07:08) Giving Back And Collaborating With Others (08:08) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, we have Cat and Andy talk about one good mindset to have as a professional. They emphasize the importance of treating everyone as your client and gives us the benefits of doing this. They also share quick things that you can do to practice this level of customer service. Let’s join Cat and Andy now and tune in to this podcast episode. Quotes: “Bringing That Level Of Customer Service Is Just Opening Doors For Both The Client, Or That Person, And You.” “Sometimes, Stepping Back And Listening And Being A Little More Humble, That Comes Across Big Time With Clients.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Viewing Everybody As Your Client (03:51) Being A Great Consultant (07:24) Bringing A High-level Customer Service (11:32) Some Phrases You Can Use In Order To Bring That Level Of Service (12:48) Opening Opportunities For Yourself (20:18) Quick Things That You Can Do To Bring About A Level Of Customer Service (23:42) Where’s The Payoff In This?  (26:13) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Ava